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On today's podcast:

(1) The Trump administration announced sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil producers, rolling out its first major package of financial punishments on President Vladimir Putin’s economy as part of a fresh bid to end the war in Ukraine.

(2) The Trump administration is weighing export restrictions against China that would bar the purchase of a wide swath of critical software, a White House official said Wednesday.

(3) Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, spent the end of Tesla’s earnings call pleading with investors to ratify his upcoming $1 trillion pay package and blasting the shareholder advisory firms that have come out against the plan.

(4) SAP, Europe’s most valuable software company, reported third-quarter cloud revenue that missed analysts’ estimates in a sign that trade disputes and a weaker economy are weighing on sales.

(5) A majority of European Union countries, including Germany and France, are calling for a systematic review of the bloc’s regulations by the end of the year to dismantle old rules that pose challenges for the competitiveness of its companies. 

Podcast Conversation: Wine Bars Are Booming Due to Casual Dining Trends, Tough Economy

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The Trump administration announced sanctions on Russia&rsquo;s biggest oil producers, rolling out its first major package of financial punishments on President Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s economy as part of a fresh bid to end the war in Ukraine. (2) The Trump administration is weighing export restrictions against China that would bar the purchase of a wide swath of critical software, a White House official said Wednesday. (3) Elon Musk, the world&rsquo;s richest person, spent the end of Tesla&rsquo;s earnings call pleading with investors to ratify his upcoming $1 trillion pay package and blasting the shareholder advisory firms that have come out against the plan. (4) SAP, Europe&rsquo;s most valuable software company, reported third-quarter cloud revenue that missed analysts&rsquo; estimates in a sign that trade disputes and a weaker economy are weighing on sales. (5) A majority of European Union countries, including Germany and France, are calling for a systematic review of the bloc&rsquo;s regulations by the end of the year to dismantle old rules that pose challenges for the competitiveness of its companies. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-21/wine-bars-are-booming-due-to-casual-dining-trends-tough-economy" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-21/wine-bars-are-booming-due-to-casual-dining-trends-tough-economy">Wine Bars Are Booming Due to Casual Dining Trends, Tough Economy</a>

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